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CAT scan	an image of an area of the body that is formed from a grouping of x-rays on a computer. CAT scans are used to make a diagnosis in medical treatment. CAT stands for computerized axial tomography.
x-ray	to photograph, treat, or examine using x-rays. [1/3 definitions]
zap	to strike or hit with laser beams, x-rays, or microwaves. [1/2 definitions]

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